Posts Tagged ‘community’
How to sow and grow beetroot UK
Beetroot is easily recognisable for its brilliant red roots, and delicious (though a little divisive) sharp taste. Beetroot can be boiled, roasted, and pickled. And makes a particularly impressive addition to a cheese sandwich! Beetroot are a great veg for school and community gardens. They take up very little room and can even be grown…
Read More...How to sow and grow carrots UK
Sweet, crunchy, and delicious, carrots are a great veg to get growing in your school or community garden, today! Carrots are a compact veg. They take up little space, look a little more unique, and, of course, taste even better than shop bought. Plus, they come in all different shapes and colours. Did you…
Read More...How to grow swede UK
Swede, also known as ‘Neeps’ in Scotland, is a hardy root vegetable. It’s almost otherworldly with its purple-green skin, and yellowy-orange flesh. But, despite its odd turnip-y look, they carry a sweet and earthy flavour. This makes Swede a great addition to hearty winter dishes. Swedes are relatively easy to grow from…
Read More...How to grow potatoes UK
. With over 500 different varieties of potato in the UK alone, potatoes are officially the nation’s favourite vegetable. So, you can be sure growing spuds will be a welcome addition to your school or community garden. It’s not hard to see why spuds are a firm favourite. They taste great baked, mashed,…
Read More...Why use raised beds?
Maybe you’re thinking about adding a raised bed to your garden. Maybe you’ve built one, but you’re not really sure why. Either way, discover the top benefits of raised beds, and get building and growing today! Raised beds are brilliant. And not just because they allow you to grow a wide range…
Read More...Cultivation Street Winners 2022
It’s been another challenging year for many of us, but gardening has provided inspiration, motivation and recreation for millions of Britons. Today we celebrate the Cultivation Street winners of the 2022 campaign. For 10 years my national community gardening competition Cultivation Street has been celebrating the best of Britain’s green spaces. From inner cities to…
Read More...Winners coming soon
As we wrap up another year of Cultivation Street – not just any year, but the 10th year – we are once again astounded by the entries. It may have been another challenging year for many of us, but gardening has provided inspiration and motivation for a lot of us too. It allows us to…
Read More...Falling back in love with Roses
– Falling back in Love with Roses – What better way to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee this summer than by planting the perfect rose in your school or community garden? Roses feature heavily throughout British history and have garnered a reputation as being the perfect quintessential flower. This summer, why not fall back in love…
Read More...Get to Know Your Local Garden Centre
– Get to Know Your Local Garden Centre – Your local garden centre isn’t just a place to get seeds and plants and compost. There’s plenty on offer at garden centres, from top tips to bargain corners, all designed to help you get the most out of your garden. Don’t forget, your local garden centre…
Read More...How to Get the Most from Your Community Garden
– How to Get the Most from Your Community Garden – The purpose of community gardens may slightly differ. Some may focus on being a community hub for learning, or they may focus on socialising or physical exercise. For others, the main goal may be to grow as much produce as possible, be it fruit…
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